Guidebook for Staten Island
Food Scene
I've eaten there several times and I absolutely love this restaurant. They also serve some of the best pizza I've ever had.
9 locals recommend
Cafe Milano Pizzeria and Restaurant
401 Forest AveI've eaten there several times and I absolutely love this restaurant. They also serve some of the best pizza I've ever had.
The food is just plain good. On one side of the restaurants is a Walgreens pharmacy. On the other side of the restaurant is a local bar called "Funky Monkey" lounge formerly known as "Drunken Monkey" which was owned by Big Ang (RIP) former star of the hit TV show "Mob Wives".
6 locals recommend
Forest Thai Cuisine
1211 Forest AveThe food is just plain good. On one side of the restaurants is a Walgreens pharmacy. On the other side of the restaurant is a local bar called "Funky Monkey" lounge formerly known as "Drunken Monkey" which was owned by Big Ang (RIP) former star of the hit TV show "Mob Wives".
The food is awesome! There brunch is da' bomb and the portions are very generous
14 locals recommend
Duzer's Local Café and Market
387 Van Duzer StThe food is awesome! There brunch is da' bomb and the portions are very generous
Parks & Nature
Clove Lakes Park
1150 Clove RdGood for relaxing, exercise or to enjoy nature
Arts & Culture
Entrance is FREE and it's a good place to hang-out if you don't feel like going to Manhattan
95 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond TerraceEntrance is FREE and it's a good place to hang-out if you don't feel like going to Manhattan
Shopping
Small neighborhood local mini mall if you need something and want to stay local. There's also an "L.A. Fitness" in this mini mall and some other known national stores. All along Forest Avenue is known for it's variety of stores where you can find just about anything you would need.
8 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods
1509 Forest AveSmall neighborhood local mini mall if you need something and want to stay local. There's also an "L.A. Fitness" in this mini mall and some other known national stores. All along Forest Avenue is known for it's variety of stores where you can find just about anything you would need.
Food items. Adjacent to this supermarket is a pizza shop, Dunkin Donuts, Subways, a wine shop and a beauty supply store. Inside the supermarket is a local community bank. Just outside this plaza, on Forest Avenue are a number of stores including a fruit stand, discount stores and a variety of other stores and restaurants too numerous to mention.
11 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
1351 Forest AveFood items. Adjacent to this supermarket is a pizza shop, Dunkin Donuts, Subways, a wine shop and a beauty supply store. Inside the supermarket is a local community bank. Just outside this plaza, on Forest Avenue are a number of stores including a fruit stand, discount stores and a variety of other stores and restaurants too numerous to mention.
The S44 bus that's right around the corner from my house will take you there...OR if you are driving, it's about a 20 minute car ride away
58 locals recommend
Staten Island Mall
2655 Richmond AveThe S44 bus that's right around the corner from my house will take you there...OR if you are driving, it's about a 20 minute car ride away
Essentials
They are right around the corner from my house. They are open every day from 6 am to 9 pm. You can either do your own laundry or they will do it for you. They also sell all the essentials you will need for doing your own laundry. Across the street is Stephanie's Deli where you can purchase Metrocards for the bus & train if needed.
7 locals recommend
Super Laundromat
68 Bergen StThey are right around the corner from my house. They are open every day from 6 am to 9 pm. You can either do your own laundry or they will do it for you. They also sell all the essentials you will need for doing your own laundry. Across the street is Stephanie's Deli where you can purchase Metrocards for the bus & train if needed.
If you need transportation to the Ferry or airport...cheaper than Uber. Let them know how many people and luggage. Call them at: 718-442-0001
6 locals recommend
Clove Lake Cars
1113 Victory BlvdIf you need transportation to the Ferry or airport...cheaper than Uber. Let them know how many people and luggage. Call them at: 718-442-0001